Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Feb. 17, 2012: This year family becomes very important, yet you also demand enormous privacy. Juggling the various demands in your life takes talent. Remain confident. If single, you could choose an emotionally unavailable person. If attached, you benefit from frequent weekends away together. That extra private time makes all the difference in your bond. Capricorn understands you nearly too well. A baby born today has a sun in Aquarius and a moon in Capricorn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • Assume responsibility, even if you would like to proceed differently. Good will surrounds you. Emphasize gain, both financially and emotionally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Your ability to move through an issue quickly after a jolt defines you as a person and demonstrates your strength. Your rebound results in possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • A work associate or dear friend makes it clear that he or she needs and wants more time. Your resilience and ability to flex with changes emerges in order to make time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Unexpected developments could toss your schedule into chaos. Communications take you in a new direction and help you move through a hassle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • Manifesting another’s ideas proves worthwhile on several levels. You encourage others to go for what they want more often. Trust that your message will be heard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • You might not be able to contain yourself, even if someone rains on your parade. Understand others might have a fear of change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • You could be far more in touch with your feelings than you want to acknowledge. Hunkering down and hiding them will only backfire in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Understand that there are many ways to approach a situation, even if you do not always or automatically see them. Someone easily could rebuff an idea or suggestion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Be aware of what is said. The unexpected plays a major role in planning and at work. Use caution with your finances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Someone close to you decides to buck the status quo, particularly as to how it relates to you. Romance seems to be weaving through the air.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • Knowing when to cut your losses is important. If you do, others could be shocked by your actions and let you know in no uncertain terms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Taking a risk financially could cause a situation to tumble one way or another. How you see this gamble might be very different from a partner’s perspective.